Description
Delicious oven-baked tacos filled with spiced meat, topped with melted cheese and fresh vegetables, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (or substitute ground turkey or chicken)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced (about 1/2 cup)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 tbsp homemade taco mix)
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce or salsa
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 10 small taco shells (flour or corn)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or Mexican blend)
- 1 cup lettuce, shredded
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish or line it with foil.
- Warm the taco shells slightly so they’re pliable and won’t crack when filled.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil, diced onion, and sauté for 3–4 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add the ground meat to the skillet, breaking it up, and cook until browned (6–8 minutes). Drain excess fat if needed.
- Stir in taco seasoning and tomato sauce or salsa. Simmer for 3–5 minutes.
- Fill each taco shell with the meat mixture and sprinkle with shredded cheese.
- Bake for 10–15 minutes, until cheese is melted and shells are crisped.
- Top with lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro. Serve immediately.
Notes
Feel free to customize toppings and spice levels to your preference. Consider using low-sodium ingredients to reduce salt content.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 635
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 48g
- Cholesterol: 70mg